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The PaperChg.Exe program is a Visual Basic program for Microsoft
Windows 3.x (that's right, I said 3.X) that I threw together in a
few hours (and then fiddled with for a few more tens of hours
just because VB is so much fun). It is targetd at those like
myself who tend to get tired of their wallpaper often enough that
the utilities which change the paper every time Windows is booted
just aren't enough. When loaded, PaperChg will change your
wallpaper at specified intervals without requiring the Control
Panel / Desktop rigamaroll.
Because it is a Visual Basic program, you will also need the
VBRUN100.DLL runtime dynamic link library that is required by all
such programs. It is available for download on many bulletin
board systems (including the "for pay" services like Compuserve).
PaperChg begins life as an icon on your desktop. Double-clicking
the icon opens up the program's window to allow access to various
settings which control the program's behavior. These settings
are saved in your Win.Ini file so they will be remembered for
future Windows sessions.
There are only three program settings. The first is the
frequency at which your wallpaper will change. Allowable values
here range from 1 to 999 minutes (has anyone ever had a single
Windows session last more than 999 minutes?) To change this
value, either type a number into the edit box or click on the
spinner control to increase or decrease the value displayed.
The pair of radio buttons immediately below the frequency control
allow you to turn the program's timer on/off. Turning the timer
off basically disables the program.
The last PaperChg setting in the window lets you specify where
your wallpaper files are stored. Either type the name of a
subdirectory into the edit box or press the Browse button and
select a subdirectory from the dialog box which will be
displayed.
You'll note that the PaperChg program allows you to keep your
wallpaper bitmaps in a directory other than C:\Windows. This
would allow you, for instance, to keep a large number of
wallpaper bitmaps on a network drive and still be able to load
them onto your desktop.
This program is absolutely free. Distribute it at will. Please
note, however that it is being distributed 'as is'. This means
that if it works well on your system, great. If it doesn't,
tough luck (although if you do find a problem, I'll be happy to
take a crack at resolving it).
rpb
November 14, 1991
ps: The file SPINNER.VBX must be placed into either your
Windows directory, your Windows System directory, or
(preferably) into whatever directory the PAPERCHG.EXE is
placed.
pps: If you feel that you absolutely MUST contact me, I can be
reached via
Compuserve: 70742,3332
AT&T Mail: !rbyrne
U.S. Mail: Richard P. Byrne
5 Twin Elm Terrace
Sparta, NJ 07871